Kullervo
Finnish
Etymology
Diminutive form of kulta (“gold”).
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈkulːervo/
- Hyphenation: Kul‧ler‧vo
Proper noun
Kullervo
- A tragic hero in the Kalevala.
- 1849 Kalevala (Translation 1988 by Eino Friberg) 36:155-158:
- Kullervo, Kalervon poika, / Sinisukka äijön lapsi, / Läksi soitellen sotahan, / Iloitellen tappelohon.
- Kullervo, son of Kalervo, / Old man's son in blue stockings, / Went off piping to the war, / Went rejoicing to the battle.
- Kullervo, Kalervon poika, / Sinisukka äijön lapsi, / Läksi soitellen sotahan, / Iloitellen tappelohon.
- 1849 Kalevala (Translation 1988 by Eino Friberg) 36:155-158:
- A male given name taken into use from the Kalevala.
Declension
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Declension of Kullervo (type palvelu)
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